Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?

Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by essential oils, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If you witnessed or […]

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Seven St. Patrick’s Day Pet Dangers

Seven St. Patrick’s Day Pet Dangers

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! No matter your heritage, this holiday has become a day to celebrate Irish culture with traditional foods, beers, music, dancing, and green – green everywhere! With parades and usual festivities canceled due to the pandemic, we’re left with the option to celebrate at home. Pets will therefore have more exposure to potential toxins and hazards. But you don’t have […]

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Pet Euthanasia: Making the Difficult Decision

Pet Euthanasia: Making the Difficult Decision

Making the decision to say goodbye is one of the hardest decisions a pet parent will face. Our pets are beloved family members and knowing the “right” time to euthanize can be an overwhelming prospect. As you weigh the options and assess your pet’s quality of life, we want to provide some insight on the pet euthanasia process in order to […]

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My Pet’s Heart Health: 5 Most Common Questions & Answers

My Pet’s Heart Health: 5 Most Common Questions & Answers

At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, our Cardiology Service is dedicated to diagnosing, managing, and treating disorders of the heart and cardiovascular system. Regardless of whether a family veterinarian has confirmed heart disease in your pet, pet owners often have a lot of questions regarding heart health – and understandably so! We all […]

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The Importance of Routine Dental Care for Your Pet

The Importance of Routine Dental Care for Your Pet

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you may remember Heidi Brenegan’s blog about her dog, Sally, called “My Pet Was in Pain. Is Yours?” Heidi skipped one annual dental cleaning and as a result, Sally had to have four teeth extracted. Today, we have another cautionary tale that illuminates the need for our […]

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Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Parents

Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Parents

Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, a beautiful bouquet of lilies, and candlelit dinners may sound like a romantic Valentine’s Day evening at home…but maybe not if you’re a pet parent. From chocolate or lily toxicity to a burnt tail, the evening sounds more like a trip to the ER waiting to happen! So on this day […]

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Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part III: Advanced Tips for Dental Care

Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part III: Advanced Tips for Dental Care

Before you begin, be sure to read Part I and Part II of this three-part blog about Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog. Hopefully, you and your beloved fur baby have started daily home dental care. Congratulations – you both rock! Studies have shown that daily or every–other–day brushing has a significant reduction in plaque and calculus – as compared […]

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Hypothermia in Dogs and Cats

Hypothermia in Dogs and Cats

If your pet is experiencing severe symptoms of hypothermia, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Wrap a warm blanket around your pet and […]

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Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Christmas is approaching and during this holiday season, our animal emergency hospital sees a trend of holiday-themed pet dangers that could have been prevented. To help your family avoid a trip to our ER this Christmas, we’ve compiled some of our previous blogs to create this ultimate list of the most common Christmas pet dangers […]

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Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested antifreeze, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary […]

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